Pet Microchipping in and around Birmingham
Need a professional and affordable pet microchipping service in Birmingham? Local Vets offers a safe, convenient and highly affordable pet microchipping service from our centrally located practice which caters to owners all over Birmingham and its surrounding suburbs.
As you will no doubt be aware, it is now a legal requirement for all dogs over the age of eight weeks to be microchipped and it is strongly recommended that all cats and small animals should be microchipped as well. This procedure is quick and virtually painless, and a microchip is arguably the most important part of a pet’s safety.
If you have a newly acquired dog or a more mature one that has not had the procedure done, our caring veterinary team are happy to arrange for your pet to be microchipped. We have two practices serving Birmingham, Sandwell and the wider West Midlands region in Halesowen and Oldbury.
Professional Pet Microchipping in Birmingham
Microchipping is a small, straightforward procedure that allows your pet to be permanently identified. The microchip is the size of a grain of rice, placed under the skin and contains a reference number.
If your pet becomes lost, it can be scanned by veterinary practices, rescues or Local Authorities where they can access the owner details stored on a secure database and the appropriate contact number.
The benefit of microchips over a collar and tags is that if your pet goes missing, or if its collar becomes lost or damaged, it will always still be identified.
Dog Microchipping Birmingham
In England, it is the law for dogs to be microchipped. Dog microchipping is a vital tool used to reunite lost pets with their owners. Local Vets provide a microchipping service for both puppy's and adult dogs of all breeds. This process is quick and causes minimum discomfort to your pet, it is a simple part of preventative health care for dogs.
We are also able to check your existing microchip to ensure your contact details are kept up to date. Local Vets dog microchipping in Birmingham means that your pet is in the care of experienced and trained veterinary surgeons.
Cat Microchipping Birmingham
Cats are very inquisitive and are naturally independent creatures who like to investigate new environments. A microchip could make all the difference should a lost, injured or disoriented cat find its way home to you.
A cat microchip will provide a permanent means of identification which cannot be lost or removed. Indoor, outdoor or kitten, a microchip for your cat offers unique advantages and peace of mind.
Our clinic routinely performs cat microchipping procedures and would be happy to advise on the optimal age to microchip your cat.
Why is Pet Microchipping Important?
Every year, lost pets number thousands in the UK. Whilst collars with identity tags are still effective, this cannot always guarantee your pet's safe return and there is always a risk that your identification can fall off or become damaged.
A microchip is a permanent form of identification which will remain with your pet for its life. Should your pet be found, it can be scanned and its identification number linked to your personal contact information.
The benefits of microchipping include:
- Permanent identification for life
- Increased chance of recovering lost pets
- Legal compliance for dog owners
- Proof of ownership when required
- Greater peace of mind for pet owners
Microchipping is probably one of the simplest yet most effective purchases you'll ever make for your pet's safety.
Is Pet Microchipping Safe?
Yes, it is, micro-chipping is a harmless procedure and widely adopted by veterinary surgeons across the United Kingdom.
A sterile applicator is used to insert the micro-chip under the skin; the process only takes a couple of seconds and is well tolerated by most pets which will carry on with normal activity immediately afterwards.
Micro-chips have no batteries, need no maintenance and are implanted with a lifespan of your pets’ lifetime.
Why Choose Local Vets?
At Local Vets we believe your pet is part of the family. Our qualified and experienced veterinary professionals offer compassionate and practical veterinary care and advice to ensure your pets stay safe and healthy.
Pet owners across Birmingham choose us because we offer:
- Experienced veterinary professionals
- Safe and reliable microchipping procedures
- Support with registration and database updates
- Friendly and welcoming practices
- Convenient locations serving Birmingham and the surrounding areas
We want to provide a top-quality veterinary service and enable owners to take best possible care of their pets via preventive healthcare.
Serving Pet Owners Across Birmingham
With our veterinary practices in convenient locations, we can care for your pets, with customers coming from across the region and areas such as: Quinton, Harborne, Bearwood, Edgbaston, Smethwick, Selly Oak, Kings Heath, Northfield, Rowley Regis, Tividale and beyond.
From dog microchipping in Birmingham and cat microchipping in Birmingham, to offering reliable and expert advice from our veterinary practice we can help and have you covered.